Ithaca, NY vs Rancho Cordova, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 11.7). Rancho Cordova leads in median household income ($85,099 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Rancho Cordova, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 82,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $535,848 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $85,099 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+19.7 |
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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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